A lot of news, features, and opinions out there today. Let’s get to them.
A deal with Oliver Perez seems to be imminent. NJ.com reports the two are still far apart, but the Mets are now willing to up their offer. I speculate the final numbers will be around four-years, $48 million.
One pitcher the Mets were [...]
The Hardball Times has an article out today about first pitch fastballs, and who likes ‘em.
According to their research, Luis Castillo received a first pitch fastball 86.3 percent of the time in 2008, second only to the Yankees Brett Gardner at 87.7 percent. Not surprising since Castillo is a weak hitting middle infielder, and the [...]
Following the Winter Meetings, the Mets made a splash in the off season, signing closer Francisco Rodriguez, and then trading for J.J. Putz. Omar Minaya saw the Mets needed fixing, and was getting it done.
Or so it seemed. Aside from the bullpen, there were still holes in the offense and starting pitching. They are still [...]
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